KAWASAKI EN 450-A1
Pass rate over time
The EN 450-A1's first-time pass rate has risen 8.1 points since 2006, 70.0% to 78.1%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage EN 450-A1 passes first time 72.3% of the time; by 40k that's 67.7%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a EN 450-A1
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
47 | 29 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
41 | 25.3 |
| brakes |
|
28 | 17.3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
10 | 6.2 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
9 | 5.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
7 | 4.3 |
| suspension |
|
6 | 3.7 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
5 | 3.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 3.1 |
| driving controls |
|
4 | 2.5 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the EN 450-A1 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ER5, YAMAHA XV535, SUZUKI GS500).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the EN 450-A1.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1985 (74.2% pass). Weakest: 1986 (72.3%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.